Friday, March 24, 2017

Crazy shoulder wearable wants to help you attract a mate

Ever wanted to attract a few glances? Put these two alien-looking anemone on your shoulders, and problem solved! The anemone are part of a larger, upper-body wearable called Ripple. It’s designed to alert you when someone is staring at you — via two cameras within the shoulders — by sending a shiver down your back with the wire shoulder rig. If you turn to look at your admirer, Ripple will tap you in the chest when you’re facing the correct direction. Perhaps most creepily of all, the anemone will move in response to perceived attention. The designers say it’s “inspired…